By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP – If you polled 100 people about the treatment for concussion, I would guess that 99 would say “rest.” Some might add that you “have to be in a dark room for a couple… Read More ›
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Concussion Concerns Remain
By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP – The youth hockey community is appropriately focused on keeping players safe from COVID-19. However, when the players are back on the ice, concerns about concussions and other injuries also return. We want our… Read More ›
Concussion Q&A: Ways to Keep Your Skater Safe this Season
With the current COVID-19 restrictions, we are all anxious about our children returning to school and sports. When they do get back on the ice, fields, and courts, we want them to be able to safely play the sports they… Read More ›
A Step aHead Presents “The Next Step”
Chicago Blackhawks, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Athletico Physical Therapy & AHAI Announce a One-of-a-Kind Hockey Safety Symposium By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP We all love the sport of hockey but understand that concussions and other injuries do happen in the sport…. Read More ›
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Over the past seven years the “A Step aHead” program has been focused on educating the Illinois Youth Hockey community about concussion awareness and treatment. The four organizations that make up “A Step aHead”, the Chicago Blackhawks, AHAI, Athletico, and… Read More ›
AHAI Encourages Players to Get Baseline Test for Brain Health
The A Step aHead program helps educate coaches, parents and players about concussions and player safety By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI Concussions can happen to any athlete at any age. That is why the Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI) is… Read More ›